The Minister for Youth Development and Employment, George Opare Addo, has sounded the alarm over rising youth unemployment in Ghana, warning that the issue poses a serious threat to national security and calling for urgent collective action.
Responding to the issue, December 18, Opare Addo described the situation as alarming and stressed that it should be a major concern for all Ghanaians.
“The number of unemployed people is a scary situation. It is a big national security threat, and all of us must be worried about the rising trend of youth unemployment,” he said, adding that the government is taking decisive steps to address the challenge.
His remarks come on the heels of new data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), which revealed that more than 1.3 million young Ghanaians were out of work, school, or training in the third quarter of 2025.
The GSS reported that 1.3 million people aged 15 to 24, representing 21.5% of that age group, were classified as not in education, employment, or training (NEET), further highlighting concerns over persistent labour market pressures and widening skills gaps.
The Minister assured the public that the government is intensifying efforts to combat youth unemployment, with targeted measures aimed at re-engaging young people in productive economic activities as part of a broader strategy to safeguard national stability.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
